Perry's dog Belle gave birth in 2009, and the governor took to his Facebook to spread the good news: Belle and her 9 babies!!! 6 girls, 3 boys...Belle is exhausted but the pups are healthy.

Perry's dog Belle gave birth in 2009, and the governor took to his Facebook to spread the good news: Belle and her 9 babies!!! 6 girls, 3 boys...Belle is exhausted but the pups are healthy.

Perry's dog Belle gave birth in 2009, and the governor took to... Photo-4139261.56269 - Houston Chronicle

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Perry poses with Beauregard the rescue dog in January while campaigning in South Carolina. A report from ABC News on Jan. 14 said Perry had been courting the approval of the dogs as much as the human's - when someone said their dog supported Perry he responded with, “They all are. Dogs have the best instincts.” less

Perry poses with Beauregard the rescue dog in January while campaigning in South Carolina. A report from ABC News on Jan. 14 said Perry had been courting the approval of the dogs as much as the human's - when ... more

South Carolina dogs got love from the governor when he visited in December as well. Perry is posing with Dixie, a Boykin Spaniel - the state dog of South Carolina.

South Carolina dogs got love from the governor when he visited in December as well. Perry is posing with Dixie, a Boykin Spaniel - the state dog of South Carolina.

South Carolina dogs got love from the governor when he visited in... Photo-4139264.56269 - Houston Chronicle

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Gov. Rick Perry talks with retired U.S. Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell next to Luttrell's dog Rigby before Perry spoke to an audience of more than 200 during the Lone Survivor Foundation's 2011 Second Annual Gala titled Mission: Never Quit at Minute Maid Park Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Houston. Featured speakers included Perry, Luttrell and retired U.S. Army Ranger Capt. Chad Fleming.The Lone Survivor Foundation was established in 2010 by Luttrell in an effort to give back to those that have served in the U.S. military. less

Gov. Rick Perry talks with retired U.S. Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell next to Luttrell's dog Rigby before Perry spoke to an audience of more than 200 during the Lone Survivor Foundation's 2011 Second Annual Gala ... more